Cowpea

Pecan

About Cowpea and Pecan

Cowpea

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Africa

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Yardlong Bean Black-Eyed Peas Catjang Dixie Lee Pea

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Lavender

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Deltoid

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Legume allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diuretic, Stomachic

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Seedpod, Seeds

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

VIGNA unguiculata

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Blackeyed Pea Cowpea

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

लोबिया

पेकॉन

In German

cowpea

Pekannuss

In French

niébé

Pacanier

In Spanish

caupí

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

cowpea

Pecan

In Portuguese

Koopea

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Koopea

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Koopea

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Juglandales

Family

Fabaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Vigna

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

9019

1 27800

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Properties of Cowpea and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Cowpea and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Cowpea and Pecan. Cowpea doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Cowpea does not have fragrant flowers. Cowpea has allergic reactions like Legume allergy and Pecan has allergic reactions like Legume allergy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cowpea and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cowpea and Pecan

Season and care of Cowpea and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Cowpea and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cowpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cowpea is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Cowpea and Pecan Physical Information

Cowpea and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cowpea and Pecan are as follows:

Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Cowpea and Pecan

Care of Cowpea and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.